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AO58 ZSU

2009 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

37,452 mi
Last recorded37,452 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 ZSU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 37,452 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 36,330 miles

Rear rear brakes noisy in operation

Pass 14 Dec 2023 34,839 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 34,837 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front unable to inspect pads as wheel covers fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure securing clip loose (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 33,116 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 30,962 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 30,962 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 8 Dec 2020 29,992 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 29,992 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 28,862 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 28,341 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2018 26,775 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 26,775 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 25,703 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 25,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 23,074 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 23,074 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 18,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre punctured

Pass 30 Dec 2014 12,755 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 12,755 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 7,472 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 2,122 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 2,047 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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AO58 ZSU is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2009 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 41,564 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO58 ZSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Kia Picanto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO58 ZSU registered?

AO58 ZSU is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 February 2009.

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